Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tornillo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tornillo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Tornillo Elementary School?
189 students attend Tornillo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tornillo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tornillo Elementary School?
Tornillo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tornillo Elementary School offer ?
Tornillo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tornillo Elementary School part of?
Tornillo Elementary School is part of Tornillo Independent School District.
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